May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. It recognizes the achievements and contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. APAH Week Representative Frank Horton of New York introduced a House resolution to designate the first ten days of May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Week. He introduced his resolution in June of 1977. Meanwhile, Senator Daniel … [Read more...]
World Press Freedom Day
May 3, 2021 marks the 30th Anniversary of World Press Freedom Day. It is a day for governments across the world to respect their commitment to freedom of the press. Media professionals reflect on the issues that occur in press freedom and professional ethics. Furthermore, World Press Freedom Day supports media targeted for the restraint, or abolition, of press freedom. This day also … [Read more...]
George Washington’s Inauguration
This Week in American History: On April 30, 1789 George Washington became the first President of the United States of America. Morning of Washington’s Inauguration At sunrise the artillery fired a military salute at Fort George, Maryland. Meanwhile, church bells began ringing throughout New York for an hour and a half starting at 9:00am. Afternoon of Washington’s … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: The Battle of Lexington
This Week In American History: On April 19, 1775 at the Battle Of Lexington, seventy armed militiamen confronted seven hundred British troops. The British were attempting to capture Patriot leaders and seize Patriot weapons and gunpowder. A shot fired from an undetermined gun signaled the beginning of the American Revolution. The Battle of Lexington British troops marched into … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: The Titanic
This Week In American History: On April 15, 1912 the luxury ocean liner Titanic sunk 400 miles south of Newfoundland, Canada into the North Atlantic Ocean. The ship hit an iceberg two and a half hours before sinking. Of the 2,200 passengers and crew members carried by the Titanic, 1,500 passed away when it sank. The Titanic’s Maiden Voyage On April 10, the … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: The End of the Civil War
On April 9, 1865 General Robert Lee surrendered to General Ulysses Grant at Appomattox, Virginia, effectively bringing about the end of the Civil War. Appomattox Campaign Lee’s army fought a series of battles in the Appomattox Campaign against Grant that ultimately left them exhausted and stretched their lines of defense too thin. Meanwhile, Grant took advantage of the situation … [Read more...]
